Explore how tragic genre is presented in 'Othello'

Through the tragic demise of Othello, in the text, Shakespeare illustrates how the internal flaws of the protagonist acts as a catalyst towards chaos and suffering. The hero falls victim to the play's machia vellan villain, Iago, and his malicious schemes to destroy his every chance of happiness. Following the characteristics of the traditional Greek tragedy, Iago's manipulation of Othello's naive, trusting nature evokes a sense of pathos (pity and fear) from audience members. The term 'honest' is repeated fifty-two in description of the villain, leaving the audience fearful of what danger such a misconception could cause. Othello's blind trust in Iago's 'honest' can be identified by onlookers as his hamartia; a fatal trait that encourages his downfall. The dramatic irony of the play derives largely from the audience's knowledge of the villain's duplicity and Othello's lack of. Thus, leaving the audience to foresee the impending chaos but helpless in it's prevention.